The Indian Premier League (IPL) has seen cricketers from around the world come together, creating a melting pot of talent. Among them, a few players stand out not only for their skills but for their adaptability, having represented multiple franchises over the years. This article spotlights players who have journeyed across the IPL landscape, playing for four or more franchises, each contributing uniquely to the teams they’ve been a part of.
Aaron Finch (9 Teams)
Australian opener Aaron Finch holds the record for having played for the most franchises in IPL history. Known for his powerful, aggressive batting style, Finch was a sought-after opener for teams looking to add firepower to their lineup. Despite his evident skills, Finch never quite settled with any single team and continued to move across franchises each season.
Rajasthan Royals: 2010
Delhi Daredevils: 2011-2012
Pune Warriors: 2013
Sunrisers Hyderabad: 2014
Mumbai Indians: 2015
Gujarat Lions: 2016-2017
Kings XI Punjab: 2018
Royal Challenger Bangalore: 2020/21
Kolkata Knight Riders: 2022
Jaydev Unadkat (8 Teams)
Unadkat’s career has had notable peaks, particularly during his season with the Rising Pune Supergiant in 2017, where he delivered some of his best bowling performances. Unadkat was bought by Rajasthan Royals for ₹11.5 crore (around $1.6 million) in the 2018 IPL auction, making him one of the most expensive players that year.
Kolkata Knight Riders: 2010-2012, 2016
Royal Challengers Bangalore: 2013
Delhi Daredevils: 2014-2015
Rising Pune Supergiants: 2017
Rajasthan Royals: 2018-2021
Mumbai Indians: 2022
Lucknow Super Giants: 2023
Sunrisers Hyderabad: 2024*
Manish Pandey (7 Teams)
Manish Pandey burst onto the IPL scene as a young, fearless batsman. In 2009, he made history by becoming the first Indian player to score a century in the IPL. Manish Pandey has long been one of India’s dependable middle-order batsmen and one of the earliest breakout stars in the IPL. Known for his consistent batting, athletic fielding, and ability to anchor innings.
Mumbai Indians: 2008
Royal Challengers Bangalore: 2009-2010
Pune Warriors India: 2011-2013
Kolkata Knight Riders: 2014-2017
Sunrisers Hyderabad: 2018-2021
Lucknow Super Giants: 2022
Delhi Capitals: 2023
Kolkata Knight Riders: 2024*
Yuvraj Singh (6 Teams)
Yuvraj Singh, one of India’s greatest limited-overs cricketers, brought charisma, explosive batting, and sharp bowling to the IPL. Yuvraj was already an established star in Indian cricket when the IPL began in 2008. Known for his historic six sixes in an over in the 2007 T20 World Cup, he was expected to bring the same firepower to the IPL.
Punjab Kings: 2008-2010, 2018
Pune Warriors India: 2011-2013
Royal Challengers Bangalore: 2014
Delhi Daredevils: 2015
Sunrisers Hyderabad: 2016-2017
Mumbai Indians: 2019
